The 32nd Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival

From the powerful dance and music of Haiti to a special Mexican Bicentennial Tribute, the 32nd Annual San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival will once again bring Bay Area audiences a cultural feast unparalleled in the world. Nearly 600 performers will take the stage as 37 top Bay Area dance companies represent more than 20 cultures and perform a record 26 world premieres.

Reviews & Ratings

We had front row seats which I was a bit worried about being to close. But it was spectacular!!!!! The dancing was so professional and the costumes were to die for! It made me so proud to live in bay area and be exposed to such a variety of dance companies. I will be going again! Thank you Godstar..you have not failed me yet......

I also wanted to see this show for the last time was at SF State and after alway performed at Palace of Fine Arts. So it was almost 15 years, and my friend never seen this kind of show. She perfer singing and acting, and I had to remind that this...continued

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“What other city in the world has anything like the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival?…I heartily envy the Bay Area residents.” —The New York Times

Description

Devoted to nurturing the work of Northern California dancers, this year marks two new highs: the debut of a record 26 world premieres—almost twice as many as in previous years—and the commission of a record four new works, including a Mexican Bicentennial Tribute created by acclaimed choreographer Zenón Barrón and featuring dancers from six local companies. In addition to these exciting performances, audiences will enjoy many companies that have never before appeared at the festival.